PHYSICIAN - Head & Neck Surgeon - Duluth, MN
Overview
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Schedule
- Flexible 4.5-day work week · 1:3 weekday call; 1:6 weekend call shared with another group
- Source-listed pay
- $605,976
- Practice
- Hospital-based practice with integrated multi-specialty teams including an Audiology department · Medical Center and Brand new state-of-the-art facility including a children's hospital designation
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Seeking a BC/BE Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon with fellowship training to join a busy established practice at Essentia Health Duluth, offering a flexible 4.5-day workweek and shared call duties, with opportunities for teaching and clinical research. Compensation includes a base salary of $605,976 plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
What the posting highlights
- Shared weekend call with another group
- Care setting: Admit to two hospitals, inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient population: Comprehensive otolaryngology/head and neck cancer patients in regional service area of 460,000
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $605,976
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- olis/St. Paul metropolitan area Regional service area: 460,000; Metro population:125,000+ Compensation $605,976. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
- Observed
- 2 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Base salary of $605,976 plus eligibility for bonuses, quality incentives, OR production-based compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation
Benefits named in the posting
- CME fund
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Relocation money
- 401(k) match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Tuition reimbursement and educational programs
Employer
Essentia Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based practice with integrated multi-specialty teams including an Audiology department
- Facility type
- Medical Center and Brand new state-of-the-art facility including a children's hospital designation
- Beds
- 175
- Trauma level
- No trauma
- Patient population
- Comprehensive otolaryngology/head and neck cancer patients in regional service area of 460,000
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $605,976 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible 4.5-day work week
- Call burden
- 1:3 weekday call; 1:6 weekend call shared with another group
- Shift type
- Day/Eve/Night rotation
- Patient volume
- Large patient base, busy from day one
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Admit to two hospitals, inpatient and outpatient care
- Coverage model
- Shared weekend call with another group
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Job Description Licensure/Certification Qualifications Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Duluth, MN Practice Specifics Provide high-quality comprehensive otolaryngology/head & neck cancer patient care Currently 2 full-time Otolaryngology physicians in the department 1:3 weekday call; 1:6 weekend call. Weekend call is shared with another group in the community. Practice supported by 2 Physician Assistants who do consults, patient visits, follow-up, and surgical assistance Collaboration with multi-specialty teams Integrated Audiology department offering a broad range of services Admit to two hospitals located on campus and connected by enclosed skywalk system Essentia Health Duluth Medical Center - 175-bed specialized care facility St. Mary's Medical Center - Brand new, state of the art facility Children's hospital designation at St. Mary's Medical Center Opportunity for teaching Medical Students and Family Practice Residents Clinical research opportunities Flexible 4.5-day work week DaVinci XI Robots available at 2 operating sites Dedicated OR block time. Wide variety of cases, no trauma. Walk into an established practice with a large patient base, you will be busy on day one! Requirements BC/BE in Otolaryngology Fellowship trained Head & Neck Surgery Location Port city located on beautiful Lake Superior www.visitduluth.com 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area Regional service area: 460,000; Metro population:125,000+ Compensation $605,976. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. Full comprehensive benefits that include, CME fund, malpractice with tail, relocation money, 401K match and more. For information, contact Carri Prudhomme Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter Essentia Health www.Essentiahealth.org 218-786-3907 Carri.Prudhomme@essentiahealth.org Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) FTE: 1